Paul Martin has reiterated his promise to call an election 30 days after the issuing of the second Gomery report. That second report, however, is limited to advice about what reforms could prevent this sort of problem in the future. When Paul Martin was pleading for time, the rationale for a delay was that it would give Gomery a chance to do his job and let voters react. The part of Gomery that needs reaction is part 1. Part 2 has little relevance on an election, as everyone will simply agree to execute those recommendations.

There is some truth to what Stephen Harper said: "I can't think of any other parliamentary democracy where a scandal of this magnitude and of this nature ... could pass without the fall of the government."

Of course, delaying the election until the late winter allows the Prime Minister to work out new ways to appeal to voters. This seems likely to include tax cuts in a new budget. However, Harper himself should welcome the delay, since he needs the time to prove he is ready to govern.

Overall, I'm with Greg: "This government (meaning the Paul Martin government) needs to be replaced, not because they are corrupt, but because they are a lousy, tired, do-nothing government."